Oil at $100 a barrel won’t hurt world economy as much as in 2011
The global economic impact of oil hitting $100 a barrel won’t be as big as when that happened in 2011 thanks to changes in the U.S.
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Trump’s Iran move could unravel Opec output deal
The international nuclear agreement with Iran might not be the only deal U.S. President Donald Trump has unraveled.
When will electric cars take over the roads?
The age of the electric vehicle (EV) will be here sooner than you think.
Exploring a new way to budget in oil and gas – KPMG
KPMG UK explains how alternative cost management models can deliver more sustainable budgeting for the Upstream Oil and Gas industry.
The bullish and bearish case for oil
Oil prices could rise due to the “perfect storm of stagnant supply, geopolitical risk, and a harsh winter,” according to an April 12 note from Barclays.
Want the Gas? Buy the Company! A new way to finance LNG exports
After amassing billions in debt and pushing a bold spending plan, Charif Souki was fired in 2015 by the liquefied natural gas company he founded. Now heading a new developer, he’s changing his plan of attack.
Changes to end-use relief will be taxing
After what has been one of the most challenging downturns in the history of the UK oil and gas industry, we are starting to see tangible signs of recovery with new entrants investing in the North Sea; an increase in transactions; and further reductions in operating costs from $30/boe to $15/boe.
Transferable tax history and deal structures
The UK’s oil & gas industry is hotly anticipating the introduction of Transferable Tax History (TTH) to the UKCS taxation regime with effect from November 1, 2018.
Taking a bird’s eye view: how aviation is kick-starting innovation in oil and gas pipelines
The 3.6 million miles of pipelines that support the flow of oil and gas throughout upstream, midstream and downstream operations are among the most vital systems underpinning the entire industry. Yet surprisingly, the components of these pipelines are an area where engineering innovation has remained largely unchanged for decades. And while a three-year downturn has rightly triggered a cautious and conservative approach, the nascent recovery is sharpening the focus on the small details that could cumulatively make a big impact on efficiency, productivity and the bottom line.
What’s at stake for oil as Trump appoints another Iran hawk?
When former United Nations ambassador John Bolton becomes U.S. national security adviser next month, he will cast even more doubt on the nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers, with potentially significant consequences for the oil market.
US energy dominance will squeeze Opec into 2020s
The U.S. will dominate global oil markets for years to come, satisfying 80 percent of global demand growth to 2020 as the shale boom keeps OPEC under pressure, the International Energy Agency said.
Oil market fears: War, default And nuclear weapons
The U.S. is one of the few areas of the world in which there is an energy investment boom underway, a development that could smooth out the uncertainties of geopolitical events around the world. At the same time, outside of the U.S., there is a deterioration of stability in many oil-producing regions, aggravating risks for both oil companies and the oil market, according to a new report.
Oil buyers ditch paper for blockchain to track tanker sales
Every day, dozens of oil tankers -- some as long as five football fields -- set sail for ports around the world carrying millions of barrels of crude and a piece of paper that generations of sea captains have held as dear as their cargo.
Opinion: Why the next oil boom will be fueled by blockchain
Big Oil is due for a disruption.
‘Very few negatives’ in Centrica’s results, analyst says
City analyst John Musk said there were “very few negatives” in Centrica’s results.
Oil prices ravaged by financial turmoil
Oil prices fell back suddenly over the last few trading sessions, dragged down by some forces beyond the oil market.
The impact of US tax reforms on UK plc
Most of us may be familiar with the expression, or some variant of, “When the US sneezes the world catches the cold”.
Westwood: Why so many oil and gas projects fail to produce as planned
Half of oil and gas fields don’t meet expectations when they come onstream, a new report said.
What’s new for subsea developments?
A few recent legal developments have implications for the subsea sector, among others.
Global mobility – 2018 key trends
Please pardon the tautology, but there is a great deal of movement going on in global mobility. Employees are more mobile than ever and this trend is set to continue.
In case you missed them, Energy Voice’s Fridal Five
Each week, Energy Voice pulls together the Friday Five. Click below to see the site’s most read and engaged with copy of the week.
Opinion: What really happens at Davos?
Thomas Leurent, CEO of Akselos, says the future of man and machine, the energy debate and the importance of social purpose were all standout moments for him at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
Why is the shale industry still not profitable?
Echoing the criticism of too much hype surrounding U.S. shale from the Saudi oil minister last week, a new report finds that shale drilling is still largely not profitable. Not only that, but costs are on the rise and drillers are pursuing "irrational production."
What could push oil to $100?
If anyone thought the latest oil market outlooks of the EIA and the IEA are upbeat, here’s an even more upbeat one from Energy Aspects: The consultancy expects crude demand this year to grow by 1.7 million bpd, and says Brent could touch above $100 a barrel in 2019.
When Trump puts America first, these commodities are at risk
Commodities would be particularly exposed if U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on foreign solar panels and washing machines sparks a tit-for-tat trade war with nations around the world.